Does sustained Vitamin D deficiency increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea?
Sustained Vitamin D deficiency is independently associated with an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea, particularly in women, younger adults, and overweight or obese individuals.
Sustained VDD was independently associated with OSA risk, with temporal consistency and dose-response relationships supporting potential causality. The effects were most pronounced in women, younger adults, and overweight/obese individuals, suggesting that targeted assessment and intervention strategies may be warranted in these high-risk subgroups.
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